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Ana Barbosu to third in the Paris Olympics 2024 women's floor exercise final Saturday, potentially forcing American gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze she won in the event, as per an AP report. It’s unclear whether Chiles will be compelled to send back medal. The federation, known as FIG, said while it has restored the initial order of finish — with Barbosu third, Romanian teammate Sabrina Maneca-Voinea fourth and Chiles fifth — the allocation of medals was up to the International Olympic Committee. Also Read: Incredibles 3: When will the third installment release and what to expect?

Elon Musk’s recent comments about his transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, have ignited a public dispute. In an interview with psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson, Musk expressed that he had “lost” his son, attributing this to a “woke mind virus.” Musk elaborated on social media platform X, stating, “Xavier was born gay and slightly autistic, two attributes that contribute to gender dysphoria. I knew that from when he was about 4 years old and he would pick out clothes for me to wear like a jacket and tell me it was 'fabulous!'” Wilson’s Response to Musk’s Statements Vivian Jenna Wilson, who legally changed her name in 2022 and distanced herself from Musk, responded to his comments on Threads. She dismissed Musk’s claim that she is “slightly autistic” as “entirely fake,” asserting that he had fabricated stories for attention.

Elements, the planning tech firm known for its financial vitals system for advisors, has introduced a new feature aimed at improving goal-setting and client outcomes.

Israel is already in a «multi-front war» with Iran and its proxies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting Sunday, as the United States and allies prepared to defend Israel from an expected counterstrike and prevent an even more destructive regional conflict. Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas' top political leader in Iran. Iran and its allies have blamed Israel and threatened retaliation. Hamas says it has begun discussions on choosing a new leader. Netanyahu said Israel was ready for any scenario. Jordan's foreign minister was making a rare trip to Iran as part of diplomatic efforts, while the Pentagon has moved significant assets to the region.

Steven Soderbergh is set to add another feather to his cap with his upcoming spy thriller, Black Bag. Known for his prolific and innovative filmmaking over the past few decades, Soderbergh has kept fans eagerly anticipating his latest venture. Though details about Black Bag remain under wraps, several key pieces of information have emerged, including its release date, star-studded cast, and some intriguing hints about the plot.

Jordan's foreign minister is expected in Iran on Sunday, as the United States and its Arab allies try to prevent a wider war after the back-to-back killings of top Iran-allied militants sparked vows of revenge against Israel. Ayman Safadi would be the first senior Jordanian official to pay an official visit to Iran in over 20 years. Jordan is a close Western ally and helped intercept scores of missiles and drones fired by Iran toward Israel in April. Iran said it was retaliating for the killing of its generals in an Israeli strike in Syria. Many fear Iran and its regional allies could launch a similar attack following the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in an Israeli strike on Beirut last week and of Hamas' top political leader in an explosion in Tehran a day later. Both attacks were widely blamed on Israel, which has acknowledged killing the Hezbollah commander. Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas have vowed to avenge the killings.

US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials. General Kurilla's visit, which was planned before the recent escalation between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah following the killing of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, is now seen as a strategic move. He is expected to mobilise the international and regional coalition that previously defended Israel against an attack from Iran on April 13, Axios reported, citing a US official. Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday. Iranian and Hezbollah leaders have pledged to retaliate for the killings of Hezbollah's top military commander, Fuad Shukr, and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Elon Musk recently caused a stir on X (formerly Twitter) by saying that Christianity could disappear if people don't stand up for it more bravely. He made this comment on July 27, soon after speaking with alt-right podcaster Jordan Peterson, where Musk showed strong support for Christian values. His remark came after a controversy about the Paris Olympics, where some claimed the event disrespected Christianity with a diverse interpretation of the Last Supper, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment. Musk had criticized the Olympic performance, calling it «extremely disrespectful to Christians» in a post from June 26. He also agreed with a comment suggesting that if the performance had mocked Muslims, it would have led to a lot of unrest. However, these claims were incorrect because the performance was actually about the Greek feast of Dionysus, not a twist on the Last Supper.

Read this | Modi vibes well with Trump. But India may not be ready for a second Trump term With the death of Haniyeh, a crucial negotiator for a ceasefire, any de-escalation seems unlikely. Geopolitical analysts warn that the situation could escalate into a global conflict if allies on both sides become involved.

Marvel Studios announced the official title for the upcoming Fantastic Four film at San Diego Comic-Con. The film, titled «Fantastic Four: First Steps,» will be released on July 25, 2025.

PARIS—LeBron James on the fast break. Kevin Durant in the mid-range. Stephen Curry swishing threes from the South of France.

Simone Biles. Even now, after two Olympics, six world championships, and a decade-plus in the spotlight. The most decorated gymnast of all time and the face of the U.S. Olympic movement will be chatting with someone when her age comes up.

Manu Bhaker made a statement of intent by storming into the 10m air pistol finals on a day when most of her compatriots endured a forgettable outing at the shooting range before shuttler Lakshya Sen and paddler Harmeet Desai dazzled on debut in India's sedate start at the Olympic Games on Saturday. Bhaker, who is competing in her second Olympics, seemed determined to wipe off the memories of her tearful past outing as she qualified third for the 10m air pistol women's final which will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre.

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's estranged daughter, has publicly refuted her father's recent comments about her childhood and transition. Wilson accused Musk of fabricating stories about her and seeking attention through his controversial statements.

Southwest Airlines will soon assign seats on flights and sell some with extra legroom, making sweeping changes in a bid to broaden its appeal to passengers and boost revenue. The plans, announced Thursday, also come as it fends off an activist investor pushing for an overhaul of the airline’s leadership and operating strategy. Open seating has been a hallmark of Southwest flights since the carrier got its start over 50 years ago.

Netflix prepares to launch its latest period drama, The Decameron. Following the success of summer hits like Bridgerton Season 3 and Prime Video's My Lady Jane, Netflix is set to captivate audiences once again with this new dramedy.

Elon Musk has strongly refuted the report by Wall Street Journal that he is donating $45 million every month to Trump campaign. Musk will continue supporting the Republicans and Trump’s election campaign. He also spoke out against developing a ‘cult personality’. Musk was speaking to Jordan Peterson and this interview was shared on X (formerly Twitter).

Israel on October 7th, that “terrorism pays". Ireland, Norway and Spain are joining the majority of countries: almost three-quarters of members of the UN recognise Palestine. What exactly does that mean—and who are the holdouts? There are no binding rules about when one country should recognise another, but international law provides some guidelines.

Elon Musk is having nightmares about ‘woke mind virus’, a type of infection that poisons the victim with progressive thinking!

Young Sheldon" will join the spinoff series «Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.» Zoe Perry, Annie Potts, and Raegan Revord will appear in Season 1. Cast «Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage» will feature familiar faces from «Young Sheldon.» Zoe Perry will play Mary Cooper, Georgie and Sheldon’s mother. Annie Potts will appear as Meemaw, and Raegan Revord will play Missy Cooper, Georgie’s sister. The spinoff continues the story of Georgie, portrayed by Montana Jordan, and Mandy, played by Emily Osment, as they raise their family in Texas.

But he added that, if his resignation is refused, he was ready to remain in office «as long as duty demands», with the Paris Olympics due to begin in three weeks.